Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 11A:7-13.5

  • person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
5. A person with significant disabilities applying for appointment in the State workforce under this act, P.L.2021, c.465 (C. 11A:7-13.1 et seq.), who is denied an interview for appointment in the unclassified service or career service of civil service, shall be provided the opportunity to request an interview. If an interview is requested, the appointing authority shall provide the candidate with a good faith interview. The request for an interview shall be kept confidential.

To be eligible to request an interview, the person shall provide proof of eligibility and qualification for appointment pursuant to the provisions of this act. Written proof of the eligibility and qualification shall be provided to the appointing authority with the written request for an interview.

L.2021, c.465, s.5.